When was the strike due to take place?

The RMT Union had said more than 1,000 of its members would walk out from 7am on Friday, May 17.

The strike was expected to last three days ending at 7am on Monday, May 20, covering the FA Cup Final at Wembley stadium

An RMT spokesperson said the decision to go on strike came after a nine to one vote in favour.

However after the strike was called off General Secretary Mick Cash said: "It is a massive achievement for this union to overturn the planned cuts to Tube train inspections and preparation but the campaign doesn't stop here.

"We now expect London Underground to reverse the planned cuts to jobs under their 'transformation' programme and give us an assurance that there will be no further attacks on our members, their working conditions and the safety culture on the Tube network.

"Our action this week is suspended but RMT remains vigilant and will have no hesitation in taking whatever steps are required to block cuts and their consequences wherever and whenever they may emerge."

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Why was the strike happening?

The union said the strike was happening because of a dispute over the train preparation and inspection schedules.

Union bosses warn it would have a devastating impact on public safety and service reliability.

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: “The nine to one ballot result showed just how angry tube staff are at proposals London Underground are attempting to bulldoze through that would decimate the inspection and safety culture on the fleet.

“Despite that result tube bosses have ignored the workforce and are pressing ahead and it is that intransigence that has left us no option but to confirm industrial action today.

“Our message is clear, LU should pull back immediately rather than crash on regardless of the consequences of their actions.

“We remain available for genuine and serious talks.”

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